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I collect world news here. I am specialized in International Relations and especially interested in politics in the Asia-Pacific region. PiyoShogi 3-dan+. My X (Twitter) account is @FujiiPonta.

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Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

I (Jeremy Bowen, BBC International editor) know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before.
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12.03.2026 00:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The only way to end this war β€”ignited by the Zionist regime & USβ€” is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int'l guarantees against future aggression," he added.

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In a post on US social media company X, Pezeshkian said he spoke to leaders of Russia and Pakistan.
"I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. …

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Iranian president says recognizing Iran’s β€˜legitimate rights,’ firm guarantees β€˜only way to end war’ Masoud Pezeshkian says he spoke to Russian, Pakistani leaders - Anadolu AjansΔ±

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday (11 March)that the only way to end the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is through recognizing his country’s β€œlegitimate rights” and firm international guarantees against β€œfuture aggression.”
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In response to a request for β€Œcomment, ⁠the Pentagon said that "the incident is under investigation." The possible use of outdated targeting data was first reported by the New York Times earlier on Wednesday.

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One ​of the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said officials responsible for creating targeting packages appeared ​to have used out-of-date intelligence.
The second source confirmed that out-of-date intelligence appears to have been used.

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providing new details about what would rank among the worst cases of civilian casualties in decades of US conflicts.
Reuters first reported on 5 March that an ​ongoing, internal US military investigation showed US forces were likely responsible for the strike on the ​girls' school in Minab.

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A strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed scores of children may be the β€Œresult of US use of outdated targeting data, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday (11 March), …

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US may have struck Iranian girls' school after using outdated targeting data, sources say Video surfaced that experts say appears to show a US Tomahawk missile striking ⁠the area. But exactly how the tragedy unfolded has remained unclear.

US may have struck Iranian girls' school after using outdated targeting data, sources say
www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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It is not known if the statues are related to a β€œJeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame” recently installed in Farragut Square, a public park close to the White House, that featured Hollywood-like stars with the names of prominent figures tied to Epstein.

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The nearly 12-feet sculpture, unveiled on Tuesday (10 March) on the National Mall is the third piece of guerrilla art satirising Trump’s past relationship with Epstein attributed to The Secret Handshake, a shadowy collective whose members remain anonymous.

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New satirical statue depicts Trump and Epstein as doomed lovers from Titanic Latest sculpture titled β€˜King of the World’ includes plaques with pointed commentary on pair’s past association

US: The appearance of a golden statue depicting Donald Trump and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein as doomed lovers from the movie Titanic is confronting Washington, DC with a murkier mystery.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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β€œI’ll be asking other Governors to join into this fight, including those of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, New York and, of course, the future Governor of Canada, Mark Carney, who I know will be happy to contribute to this worthy cause,” he added.

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β€œI’m working with Governor Gretchen Whitmer [D-Mich] on trying to save The Great Lakes from the rather violent and destructive Asian Carp, which is rapidly taking over Lake Michigan, and all of the beautiful surrounds,” Trump wrote in his Tuesday Truth Social post on Tuesday (March 10).

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The airline confirmed Pieter Elbers' departure with immediate effect, saying he stepped down for "personal reasons" without sharing further details.
The move follows intense scrutiny after widespread cancellations linked to new pilot roster rules left passengers stranded across India late last year.

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IndiGo airline CEO Pieter Elbers resigns after mass flight cancellations The airline has said Peiter Elbers stepped down for "personal reasons", without sharing further details.

The chief executive of India's largest airline IndiGo has resigned, months after a crisis that forced the carrier to cancel thousands of flights.
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β€œHe’s got to be a leader,” the president told reporters outside the White House today (11 March).
The upper chamber’s top Republican has said he’ll likely hold a vote on the legislation, which requires proof of citizenship while registering to vote and significantly curbs mail-in voting, next week.

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As John Thune battles conservative blowback for refusing to alter Senate rules and mandate a traditional β€œtalking” filibuster that would force Democrats to hold the floor to block the Save America Act, Donald Trump had a blunt message for the Senate majority leader.

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Trump puts pressure on Senate majority leader in blunt message: pass strict voter ID bill – live President tells John Thune to force through Save America Act, which requires proof of citizenship while registering to vote and curbs mail-in voting

πŸ”΄Trump puts pressure on Senate majority leader in blunt message: pass strict voter ID bill – US politics live
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

11.03.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Requiring individuals to provide citizenship documents when they register to vote and to present identification whenever they cast ballots are cornerstones of the proposed federal β€œSAVE America Act,” a top Trump priority.

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Those state efforts mean tens of millions of voters around the country could face new rules and restrictions in future elections, even if national legislation never moves forward.

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Last week, Republican-controlled legislatures in Utah and South Dakota approved legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote in state and local elections. The measures now await action by governors.

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Republicans in a growing number of states press ahead with Trump’s voting rules | CNN Politics A growing number of Republican-led states are moving swiftly to implement new voting restrictions, plowing ahead on a key plank of President Donald Trump’s agenda that has so far been stuck on Capitol...

US: A growing number of Republican-led states are moving swiftly to implement new voting restrictions, plowing ahead on a key plank of President Donald Trump’s agenda that has so far been stuck on Capitol Hill.
www.cnn.com/2026/03/11/p...

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The House of Lords passed the Hereditary Peers Bill on Tuesday (10 March) evening, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago and a key manifesto pledge from British Prime ​Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government to modernise the upper chamber.

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UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats in parliament upper chamber Britain's parliament has approved legislation to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords, ending a centuries-old system of aristocratic ​seats in the upper chamber that the gover...

Britain's parliament has approved legislation to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords, ending a centuries-old system of aristocratic ​seats in the upper chamber that the UK government says should not β€Œbe secured by birth.
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

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The ⁠move marks the latest escalation in diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been heavily strained since Israel launched its assault on the Gaza ​Strip in ​October of ⁠2023.

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On Tuesday, Spain published an announcement in its official gazette that the ambassador's position had been terminated.
Spain's Foreign ​Ministry said its embassy in Tel Aviv ​would be led by a charge d'affaires for the foreseeable β€Œfuture.

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